A debate rages on, about the future of plastics and their use at the ongoing global plastics convention in France.

UN talks on plastic treaty get underway in Paris

Despite a move by countries towards single-use and degradable plastics, hundreds of tonnes end up on sites like these, every year. According to the UN’s environment programme, we could reduce our plastic waste by 80% by 2040 by using existing technologies and reusing and recycling.

Pathway to a plastic-free world

Plastic recycling facilities have been found to damage the environment more than they help. According to a study, plastic recycling facilities are releasing microplastics in air and water around the facility. Is recycling as sustainable as we thought? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: The perils of plastic recycling